Who Was Alive in 1686

8 of 328 historical figures were alive in 1686

John LockeAge 54

1632–1704 · Philosophy & Thought

Father of liberalism

Christopher WrenAge 54

1632–1723 · Art

Architect of St Paul's Cathedral

Louis XIVAge 48

1638–1715 · Politics & Leadership

The Sun King of France

Isaac NewtonAge 43

1643–1727 · Science & Invention

Laws of motion and gravity

Peter the GreatAge 14

1672–1725 · Politics & Leadership

Tsar who modernized Russia

Antonio VivaldiAge 8

1678–1741 · Music

The Four Seasons

Johann Sebastian BachAge 1

1685–1750 · Music

Master of Baroque composition

George Frideric HandelAge 1

1685–1759 · Music

Messiah oratorio